The third Aston Martin ever built has turned 100 and a record-setting number of its descendants turned out to celebrate. The largest gathering of Aston Martin sports cars in history took place last weekend when the Aston Martin Heritage Trust (AMHT) held an event celebrating the centenary of the oldest surviving Aston Martin car, ‘A3’. Supplied Aston Martin A3 celebrated its 100th birthday in style, with one of just three Vantage Roadster A3’s created to honour it. Of course, it was Aston Martin chassis number 3, known as A3, that was the star of the day, and the jewel in the AMHT’s collection, being the oldest surviving Aston Martin. Built in 1921, A3 was used by Lionel Martin, co-founder of Bamford & Martin Ltd, manufacturers of the first Aston Martin sports cars, for both personal and competitive use.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2021 01:36 UTC